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Q4 - Here's to Fears
Welcome to the Here's to Fears Reading Challenge! I am excited to be reading with you all for the next three months!
Because I love puns, here's a few:
👻 Let’s get scared literary—because fear is more fun when it’s fiction. 👻
🕷 Don’t be afraid to get wrapped up in a story…even if it leaves you in a web of dread. 🕷
💀 It’s not just a page-turner—it’s a spine-chiller. 💀
Anyways...moving on...
How To Participate:
To sign up, post a comment below with the number of books you plan to read.
It is okay if you are unsure of how many books you can or will read. Please just let me know an estimated goal. It can always be changed later.
After you finish a book, update your progress by creating a new post.
When updating your progress, please include your original sign-up message number, the numbers of books read, and your goal.
For example, "Update to message #1: 2/10 books read".
If you decide to drop out of the challenge, please do not delete your posts. Please create a new post letting me know your decision. Deleted posts affect the sign-up message numbers.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask.
One last pun...
🧛♂️ Sink your teeth into a book before it sinks its plot twist into you. 🧛♂️
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List of Participants:
😱 Allie (# 31) - 1/15
Amy (# 36) - 5/20
Angel **Book Junkie** (# 9) - 0/20
Anna (# 25) - 0/5
Ashly (# 37) - 0/10
AurorainBookland (# 43) - 0/8
✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ (# 24) - 16/20
Bubbles (# 17) - 0/20
Caraina (# 18) - 5/10
Carolyn (# 38) - 8/20
Carrie (# 33) - 1/20
Chalmation (# 10) - 3/10
Debra Diggs (# 7) - 3/5
Denise (# 16) - 4/15
E (# 21) - 2/6
GailW (# 6) - 4/10
Janine (# 22) - 0/6
JennH (# 8) - 0/12
Jennifer (# 28) - 9/15
Karin (# 14) - 3/5
Kristina (# 11) - 0/15
Laurie (# 15) - 0/5
Lucy (# 57) - 0/15
Magdalena (# 23) - 0/7
Melissa (# 39) - 10/20
Michelle (# 40) - 0/10
Patricia (# 19) - 0/5
Queenie (# 69) - 8/20
Sarah (# 12) - 0/20
Shari (# 26) - 0/10
Susan (# 5) - 5/10
Tanu (# 20) - 2/20
TerryJane (# 13) - 0/20
Ursula (# 44) - 5/5 Completed!
Whitney (# 4) - 3/12
STATS
Participants: 35
Books Read: 97
Book Goal: 446
Completed: 1
Updated on October 22, 2025 through Message #83.
I'm going for 12!Progress: 3/12 completed!
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover
From synopsis: Main characters, Ben and Fallon, meet each other. Eventually, Fallon becomes wary of Ben and believes he might be lying about certain things.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers
From synopsis: Main character, Maddie, accidently uncovers evidence to a potential crime. Maddie must decide to report what she knows or stay silent.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
The XY by Virginia Bergin
From synopsis: Main character, River, finds an injured boy and hides him away breaking the rules of her world.
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James
From synopsis: The deepest fears of the main character, Ana, come to life.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore (Currently Reading)
From synopsis: Main character, Lucian, is known to "strike fear" within his fellow townsfolk.
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
A Thorn in the Saddle by Rebekah Weatherspoon
From synopsis: Main character, Jesse, must overcome his anger issues and people skills to run for public office.
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
If the Boot Fits by Rebekah Weatherspoon
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare
From synopsis: Story takes place during a Christmas ball.
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
So We Meet Again by Suzanne Park
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman
Book is about a group of people and animals trying to survive the Nazi invasion.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
A Million Junes by Emily Henry
Main character, June, must deal with her childhood trauma.
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 5/10
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
Blow Fly - Finished 10/7/25
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
Key Lime Pie Murder - Finished 10/15/25
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
- Finished 10/1/25💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
- Finished 10/17/25⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
The German Wife - Finished 10/9/25
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: ☀ 4 / 10
☀ 1. Fear of the unknown -Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory: Murder in the Valleys
2. Gripped by fear -Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
3. Paralyzed with fear -Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision: Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist
4. Struck with fear -Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune) -Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
6. Live in fear -Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title: The House at the End of Hope Street
7. No fear -Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
8. Instill fear -Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title: If The Train Arrives
☀ 9. Fear and trembling -Read a book where someone is scared: Cassie P Caribbean PI
10. Strike fear into the heart -Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
11. Put the fear of God into someone -Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.): Invisible Boy: A Memoir of Self-Discovery
12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself -Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
☀ 13. Fear rears its ugly head -Read a book where someone resurfaces after a time: A Murder for Miss Hortense
14. Frozen with fear -Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
15. A healthy dose of fear -Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life: Gone Before Goodbye
16. Fearmongering -Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others: A World Made New: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
☀ 17. Fear for one’s life -Read a book that involves a death: The Impossible Fortune
18. Fear casts a long shadow -Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
19. Driven by fear -Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision: Less Is Lost
20. Out of fear -Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Here's to Fears5/5
✔ 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. - Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
✔ 🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision. - The Dark Door by Lisa Unger
✔⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. - The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
✔ 🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. - We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared. - Something Bad Wrong
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title. - Hush Hush
✔ 👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. - The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma. - Certain Dark Things
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision. - Dark Voyage
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Please sign me up for 12.HERE'S TO FEARS
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
12/12
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
Urn Burial by Kerry Greenwood 10/17/25
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas 10/19/25
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa 10/4/25
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette 10/3/25
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
Heirs and Graces by Rhys Bowen 10/21/25
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
Weyward by Emilia Hart 10/2/25
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo 10/21/25
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority by Marshall Karp 10/14/25
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil 10/6/25
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes 10/9/25
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
Stitches and Witches by Nancy Warren 10/23/25
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 2 by Sui Ishida 10/5/25
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Completion 16/20
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, |Stephanie kept her pregnancy a secret from the father so that she could move | Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive | Stephanie Land | 10.05
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, | (view spoiler) | The One | John Marrs | 10.02
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, | Tariq lost one of his legs to a landmine explosion when he was a child | A Thousand Splendid Suns | Khaled Hosseini | 10.05
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. | Had Ryan not listened to Stevie and let Indy move in he would have probably ruined his chance at performing as Captain and he would have never found love | The Right Move | Liz Tomforde | 10.04
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a book that involves murder. | The whole book is based on the Mountain Meadows Massacre | None Left to Tell | Noelle W. Ihli | 10.04
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book that features a house on the cover | Behind You Is the Sea | Susan Muaddi Darraj | 10.07
💪 7. No fear
Read a a book with a negative in the title. | All the Light We Cannot See | Anthony Doerr | 10.08
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, | All the antennas | Intercepts | T.J. Payne | 10.06
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is scared. | Nell is scared when she crosses over into the other world. | Of Bonds and Daggers | Dakota Monroe | 10.08
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Read a book about religion or spirituality | Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology | Leah Remini | 10.18
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle,| (view spoiler) | Home Is Where the Bodies Are | Jeneva Rose | 10.21
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book with an adjective in the title. | Beautiful and Ugly| Beautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney | 10.01
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a book about influencing others. | Paris: A Memoir for Young Women in the Age of Influencers | Paris Hilton | 10.09
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a thriller | The Stolen Hours | Allen Eskens | 10.10
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book | Shutter Island | Dennis Lehane | 10.10
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book where emotions influence a character's decision. (view spoiler) | Something Borrowed | Emily Giffin | 10.11
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
I'm in for 10.3/10
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower #6)
👁 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
Blue Straggler
✔️ 📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
The Maze Cutter (The Maze Cutter #1)
HERE'S TO THE FEARSOctober 01 2025 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 0/15
Sign me up for 15!
🔎 Fear of the unknown
1. Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and other Classic Novels by Jules Verne
📖 Gripped by fear
2. Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life: The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver
🧊 Paralyzed with fear
3. Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision:
⚡ Struck with fear
4. Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
🧠 Fear is the mind-killer
5. Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder: A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
🏚️ Live in fear
6. Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title: In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune
💪 No fear
7. Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title: If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho by Sappho
🎭 Instill fear
8. Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title: A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome by Emma Southon
🙏 Fear and trembling
9. Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared: The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole
🗡️ Strike fear into the heart
10. Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
⛪ Put the fear of God into someone
11. Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.): The Lion in Winter by James Goldman
🎖️ There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
12. Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title: The Iliad by Homer
👁️ Fear rears its ugly head
13. Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title: Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
🥶 Frozen with fear
14. Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.): Chilling Effect by Valerie Valdes
⚖️ A healthy dose of fear
15. Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life: Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind by Sue Black
📺 Fearmongering
16. Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others: The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard
💀 Fear for one’s life
17. Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death: Queen Demon by Martha Wells
🌒 Fear casts a long shadow
18. Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma: Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston
🏃 Driven by fear
19. Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision: Less by Andrew Sean Greer
🛑 Out of fear
20. Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title: The Panic Virus: Fear, Myth and the Vaccination Debate by Seth Mnookin
Sign me up for 20 books0/20
1. Fear of the Unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into an unknown place or territory.
The Historian
2. Gripped by Fear
Read a book where fear controls someone’s decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
Holding on for Dear Life
3. Paralyzed with Fear
Read a book about someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century
4. Struck with Fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character’s choices affect the rest of the story.
I Escaped the California Camp Fire: California's Deadliest Fire
5. Fear is the Mind-Killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
The Poppy Fields: A Novel
6. Live in Fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
The Shell Keep
7. No Fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
Everything I Never Told You
8. Instill Fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
Behind Closed Doors
9. Fear and Trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
Mail Order Vow
10. Strike Fear into the Heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
Messenger of Fear
11. Put the Fear of God into Someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
The Great Divorce
12. There’s Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
Mirror Mirror
13. Fear Rears It’s Ugly Head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
Jaded
14. Frozen with Fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
A Woman in the Polar Night
15. A Healthy Dose of Fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
Coma
16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
Across the Universe
17. Fear for One’s Life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
A Child Called "It"
18. Fear Casts a Long Shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
It
19. Driven by Fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character’s decision.
The Star Outside My Window
20. Out of Fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Terror by Gaslight: Memorial Edition
I'm in for all 20, Whitney! Thank you.😱 HERE'S TO FEARS - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 0/20
This quarter, we will focus on the theme of Fear. Almost everyone has something they are afraid of, whether it's spiders, heights, or public speaking. In this prompt-based challenge, we will read books related to fearsome phrases. Don’t be afraid to join us on this frightful adventure.
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
The Last Child
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
How to Find Love in a Bookshop
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
The Push
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
This Is How It Always Is
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
The Wrong Family: A Domestic Thriller
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
Never Lie
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
Close to Death
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
Weyward
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
Under My Skin
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
Love's Work: A Reckoning with Life
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
The Summer Wives
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
The Frozen River
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
Ward D
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
The Summer Country
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
Before She Knew Him
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
The Man She Married
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
The Husbands
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Fear the Darkness
I'll start with an initial goal of 5. Since I use emojis to mark when I finish reading a book, I took them out of here :)4/5
1. Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
2. Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
⚡ 4. Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
5. Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
6. Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
7. Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
8. Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
9. Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
10. Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
11. Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
12. Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes
14.Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
15.Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
6. Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
17. Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18.
19. Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
20. Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
I will go for 15🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🙁🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book with a repeated word in the title.
The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore Evan Friss 18 Oct (BOOK)
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🙁🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
Viktor E. Frankl 9 Oct🙁⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare,
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness Jonathan Haidt 12 Oct (Mental health)
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
🙁💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Stuart Turton 12 Oct
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Completion 0/20
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Completed: 5/10
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. Learning to Speak Southern - Lindsey Rogers Cook 10/2/25
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life. A Simple Lie - Mary Bush 10/2/25
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. The Shadow of the Empire - Qiu Xiaolong 10/1/25
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood - Howard Pyle 10/1/25🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death. First Lie Wins - Ashley Elston 10/3/25
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Sign me up for 20 please!🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. -
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life. - Rerouting River ✅
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. - Survivor Song
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.). - Shadows of Winter Robins ✅
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Please sign me up for 6 books :)2/6 books completed:
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head ✅
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
The Trees
"someones resurfaces after a time"
🏚️ 6. Live in fear ✅
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
The Last House on Needless Street - Sneak Peek
"book that features a house on the cover or in the title."
Currently reading Carrie: could be Prompt #11 but I'm still deciding :)
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
16/20
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown🌱
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
Marikit and the Ocean of Stars
📖 2. Gripped by fear🌱
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
Spells to Forget Us
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear🌱
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
The Marriage Monitoring Aunties’ Association
⚡ 4. Struck with fear🌱
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
When You Find Me
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)🌱
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club
🏚️ 6. Live in fear🌱
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
The Switch
💪 7. No fear🌱
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
Working Through It
🎭 8. Instill fear🌱
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
The Dream Hotel
🙏 9. Fear and trembling🌱
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
None of This Is True
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart🌱
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
Did I Say You Could Go
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself🌱
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
A Song Unsung
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head🌱
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
Let’s Get Together
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear🌱
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
Falling For You
📺 16. Fearmongering🌱
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
The Dream Hotel
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear🌱
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
The Kidnapping of Alice Ingold
🛑 20. Out of fear🌱
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
At Sea
I'm signing up for 10.HERE'S TO FEARS
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 6 / 10
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life. The Perfect Dress
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision. An Amish Reunion
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. The Newcomer
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. The Elephant of Belfast: A Novel
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
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9/15🔎 1. Fear of the unknown- The Talisman (The main character goes into an alternate reality and travels across it and the United States.)
📖 2. Gripped by fear-book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear-book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear- book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5.
🏚️ 6.
💪 7.
🎭 8. Instill fear- Handpicked Husband (Her grandpa forces her to marry or lose her child.)
🙏 9.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart-book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11.
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself-book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or with a repeated title word.
👁️ 13.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear- book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title.
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear-book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering-dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17.
🌒 18.
🏃 19.
🛑 20. Out of fear-book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or with fear in the title.
Update message #5, 1/10
Update to message #18: 1/10 books read
Sign me up for 15Progress 1/15
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. The Witch's Heart
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Update to Message #31Progress 1/15
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. The Witch's Heart
Please sign me up for all 20!🥂HERE'S TO FEARS🥂
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 1/20
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
✅ 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
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🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
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Current Stats:
STATS
Participants: 26
Books Read: 4
Book Goal: 318
Completed: 0
Happy Reading!
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"The words seemed to leap off the page and clutch at her throat. She read on, afraid of what she would find, and more afraid of not knowing." -- The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
I will attempt all of them.6/20
5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune) -Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
6. Live in fear -Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
7. No fear -Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
9. Fear and trembling -Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
10. Strike fear into the heart -Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
11. Put the fear of God into someone -Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself -Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
14. Frozen with fear -Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
15. A healthy dose of fear -Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
16. Fearmongering -Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
17. Fear for one’s life -Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
18. Fear casts a long shadow -Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
19. Driven by fear -Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
20. Out of fear -Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Im In🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. Maddie's Recipe of Mysteries, Emily Page,
7/10📖 2. Gripped by fear Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune) Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. Pawsitively Poisonous
02/10🏚️ 6. Live in fear Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. No Quarter: Wenches - Volume 1
05/10💪 7. No fear Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title. The Governess Affair, Courtney Milan,
, 3/10🎭 8. Instill fear Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title. Vampire Hunter: Silverwood Academy Book 1
10/10🙏 9. Fear and trembling Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared. Fear the Dark
13/10🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title. Black Magic Academy, Emily Martha Sorensen,
6/10⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. A Killer Cupcake
13/10🥶 14. Frozen with fear Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.). A Chance This Christmas
19/10⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
07/10🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision. An Unexpected Home
3/10🛑 20. Out of fear Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Please sign me up for 20! Currently: 10/20, 4 in progress-- 🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. The Last One, in progress
XX 📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life. A Deadly Education, completed
XX 🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision. Buckeye, disability, completed
XX⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. Haunting of Paynes Hollow, choice, completed 10/5
-- 🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. The Last Graduate, in progress
XX 🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping (house), completed
XX 💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title. Victorian Psycho, completed Oct. 1, shows no fear
XX 🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title. Artificial Condition, completed
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared. To read: Rogue Protocol
XX 🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title. The Darlings (fear and body parts), completed
XX ⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.). Small Gods, completed
XX🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title. The True True Story of Raja the Gullible, completed
--👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. Small Rain, in progress
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
XX ⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life. Patient Care: Death and Life in the Emergency Room, completed 10/4
-- 📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others. Making Money
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death. I See You've Called in Dead, in progress
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title. To read: The Golden Enclaves
Carolyn wrote: "Im In🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisio..."
Hi Carolyn. I've put your goal as 20. Please let me know if that needs to be changed! Thanks!
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Happy Reading!
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Hi, please sign me up for 8. Thanks :)0/8
Update to message #18: 5/10 books read
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Handpicked Husband (other topics)Big Fish (other topics)
Stitches and Witches (other topics)
The Underground Railroad (other topics)
The Elephant of Belfast: A Novel (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Nancy Warren (other topics)Rhys Bowen (other topics)
Leigh Bardugo (other topics)
Jeneva Rose (other topics)
Leah Remini (other topics)
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Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
This quarter, we will focus on the theme of Fear. Almost everyone has something they are afraid of, whether it's spiders, heights, or public speaking. In this prompt-based challenge, we will read books related to fearsome phrases. Don’t be afraid to join us on this frightful adventure.
To join, post a message telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, take a moment to check out the Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Challenges - Start Here thread for more information on how our challenges are run.
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Thanks to Whitney for creating this challenge and for offering to lead it!